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Event:
FARTMMA 40
Date: Jun 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinto off the cage and back into range.
Pinto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Chang.
Pinto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pinto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Chang forces Pinto back against the cage and clinches.
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Chang pushes off an throws an elbow but Pinto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chang.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Pinto is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Chang.
Oh Pinto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang lands a big right hand that drops Pinto! The killer instinct kicks in and Chang finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Chang!
After winning the bout, Bruce Chang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
FARTMMA 33
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Bouya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pinto will feel that in the morning.
Bouya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bouya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Pinto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Bouya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bouya backs away, Pinto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pinto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bouya lands with an overhand left.
Bouya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pinto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bouya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
Bouya throws a combination that misses
and Pinto counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinto's head backwards.
Bouya lands a leg kick that knocks Pinto off balance momentarily.
Bouya scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Pinto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouya.
Pinto misses with a wild combination.
Pinto wants to clinch.
Pinto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Nice body kick from Bouya.
Bouya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pinto eats them both and turns towards Bouya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bouya misses with a few strikes there.
Bouya connects with a right hand. Pinto shakes it off.
Good exchange - Bouya coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pinto on the side of the head.
Bouya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bouya scores with a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Bouya drops Pinto with a beautiful combination! Pinto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bouya is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Pinto is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Quim Pinto has been cut.
Bouya circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pinto to the canvas! Pinto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bouya keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harumichi Bouya!
Harumichi Bouya made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Lets get down to business, motherfucker! Oh this is on ESPN+? Fuck ESPN+, love FOX.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Cutts shoots for a takedown but Pinto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cutts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinto pinned against the cage. Pinto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pinto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cutts throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Cutts.
Cutts throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cutts rushes Pinto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cutts is trying to pull guard but Pinto has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Cutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Cutts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cutts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinto defends it nicely.
Pinto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Cutts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cutts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinto's waist but Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cutts off to one side.
Good exchange - Pinto coming out on top.
Cutts dives in and grabs Pinto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pinto pushes down on Cutts's head and hops out.
Cutts backing away here, and Pinto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cutts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pinto counters with a one-two to the body.
Pinto throws a right hand that Cutts ducks under and follows up with a left that Cutts also avoids with ease.
Cutts tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinto! But no joy.#T2#
Cutts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinto.
Pinto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cutts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#
It looks like Quim Pinto has been cut.
Pinto looks winded!
Cutts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cutts looks for a takedown but Pinto sprawls well.
And Pinto tries to counter it with a takedown but Cutts pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutts avoids the body shot from Pinto.
Pinto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cutts is defended easily by Pinto.#T3#
Pinto catches Cutts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Cutts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutts keeps control of Pinto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cutts tries to pull guard but Pinto holds him up against the cage and eventually Cutts drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Pinto successfully pulls guard.
Pinto wants to stand and escape but Cutts is having none of it. #T4#
Cutts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cutts landing some decent shots from guard.
Cutts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Cutts gets to his feet - Pinto follows without any prompting.
Cutts with a poor takedown
and Pinto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cutts scores with a takedown into Pinto's guard.#SU#
Cutts stands up and waves to Pinto to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quim Pinto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Quim Pinto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cutts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cutts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cutts looks for a takedown but Pinto sprawls well.#CL#
Cutts clinches.
Pinto is trying to push Cutts away but Cutts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pinto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cutts is defending well for now.
Pinto is breathing heavily.
Cutts is trying to pull guard but Pinto has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Cutts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinto tries to break the clinch but Cutts is controlling the position. #BC#
Cutts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A punch combination from Cutts misses.
A little jabbing left from Pinto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cutts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinto's waist but Pinto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cutts off to one side.
Cutts shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinto tries to sprawl out of it but Cutts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pinto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashley Cutts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutts tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Pinto misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Cutts gets a double leg takedown into Pinto's guard.#T2##SU#
Cutts stands and steps away. Pinto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cutts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinto defends it nicely.
Cutts tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Cutts drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Pinto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cutts is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutts lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Cutts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cutts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pinto trying to control but Cutts is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pinto wants to get up but he can't break Cutts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Cutts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cutts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pinto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cutts trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ashley Cutts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutts has momentary wrist control but Pinto slips an elbow through the middle.
Cutts wants to improve his position but instead Pinto has moved into half guard.
Cutts desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SU2#
Pinto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quim Pinto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quim Pinto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cutts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Cutts jumps guard.
Cutts has a closed guard, preventing Pinto from standing up.
Cutts doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Pinto gets to his feet. Cutts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cutts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ashley Cutts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutts throws a shot to the body.
Quim Pinto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Cutts fails with the takedown
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Pinto clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Cutts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pinto bucks up and tries to throw Cutts off but instead Cutts has got his back!#SUB#
Cutts has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pinto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Cutts lands shots from the back.
Cutts controls the position.#SUB#
Cutts looking for the choke from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cutts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pinto defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #ES2#
Pinto is trying to shake Cutts off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Cutts won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#T3##TD#
Cutts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pinto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Pinto explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
Cutts gets a double leg takedown into Pinto's guard.
Pinto wants to stand up but Cutts is controlling him.
Cutts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cutts throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Cutts advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cutts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Cutts decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pinto to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Cutts dives in and scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Cutts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quim Pinto!
Quim Pinto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by OCallaghan or perhaps it was just good defense by Pinto, which made it look bad.
Pinto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OCallaghan.
Pinto walks forward, straight into a front kick from OCallaghan.#CL#
OCallaghan clinches.
A body shot lands from OCallaghan.
Pinto looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pinto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OCallaghan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a nice head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OCallaghan, as that shot connected.
Pinto needs to keep his hands up - OCallaghan had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A shot to the liver by OCallaghan. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
OCallaghan rushes Pinto and presses him up against the cage.
OCallaghan lands an elbow inside that Pinto shrugs off.
Pinto wants to get back to striking at distance but OCallaghan won't allow it.
OCallaghan lands a nice shot to the body.
OCallaghan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
OCallaghan working Pinto over with knees to the body.#BC#
OCallaghan breaks the clinch.
OCallaghan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pinto needs to keep his hands up - OCallaghan had a free shot at his head there.
Micky OCallaghan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OCallaghan lunges at Pinto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinto's hand. #ROC#
Pinto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OCallaghan seems to be stalking Pinto here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Pinto drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Micky OCallaghan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pinto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lewis controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Lewis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lewis.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis fails to land the takedown.
Pinto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinto wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Quim Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Lewis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Lewis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pinto!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
It looks like Lewis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
Pinto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lewis is controlling him well.
Pinto is being controlled here.
Lewis is continuing to stall.#T3#
Lewis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lewis.
The adventures of Lewis the control monster continue. Boring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Lewis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pinto's half guard.
Lewis stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pinto did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Lewis trying to control the pace. #ES#
Pinto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lewis is on him like a limpet, forcing Pinto back against the cage.#TD2#
Lewis has hold of one of Pinto's legs. Pinto is fighting the takedown attempt but Lewis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lewis is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Pinto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Pinto gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the cage. #TD2#
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pinto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lewis controls the pace.
Matty Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matty Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pinto is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lewis controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pinto is looking to escape.
Still in half guard, Lewis seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lewis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pinto seems a little lost for a moment, as Lewis dominates the positioning.#T2#
Pinto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lewis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lewis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pinto's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Lewis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lewis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quim Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matty Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matty Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lewis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matty Lewis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Clark forces Pinto back against the cage and clinches.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark tries to score a body lock takedown but Pinto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pinto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark tries to clinch up but Pinto circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinto tries a quick counter leg kick but Clark is wise to it.
Clark swings for the body but Pinto moves out of range.
Kareem Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Clark gets a clinch.
Pinto tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark with a knee to the head.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Clark pulls guard effortlessly.
Clark managing to control the position. #T1#
Pinto wants to stand but Clark is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Clark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet. #SUB#
Clark working for a triangle but Pinto defends it easily.
Clark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Clark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinto defends it easily.#SUB#
Clark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clark seems keen to control Pinto's posture.#T3#
Pinto landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Pinto pushes him off.
Pinto throws out a counter right but Clark avoids it with no problem.
Clark tries to clinch there but Pinto circles away.
Clark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Clark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinto tries to break the clinch but Clark is controlling the position.
Pinto is trying to force a seperation but Clark has the dominant position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pinto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clark keeps control of Pinto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinto looks winded!#BC2#
Pinto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinto is trying to break the clinch but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Pinto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pinto is trying to break the clinch but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Pinto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark is looking to clinch but Pinto is avoiding it.
Pinto with the counter takedown but Clark avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Clark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Clark clinches. #BC2#
Pinto breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinto is trying to break free.
Clark blocks an elbow strike.
Clark leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pinto tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pinto's face.
#BC2#
Pinto manages to break the clinch.
Pinto is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Clark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark misses with a knee strike.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pinto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pinto is pushing Clark up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pinto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark's brow.
Pinto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Clark with a knee to the head.
Pinto wants a takedown.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinto can do to turn this around?#T2#
Clark blocks the elbow strike.
Pinto is trying to break the clinch but Clark has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pinto takes one on the button.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Pinto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Pinto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and Pinto moves out of range easily.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pinto paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Clark drives through and clinches with Pinto against the cage.
Clark stops a takedown attempt from Pinto.
Kareem Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quim Pinto.
Clark landing knees to the head.
Clark stalls.
Pinto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been informed that Pinto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A short uppercut from Clark.
Clark pushes Pinto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Clark jumps guard and drags Pinto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Clark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clark throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pinto being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Clark dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clark wants to clinch up but Pinto keeps it at a distance.
Pinto unleashes a big counter combination but Clark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pinto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Pinto pushes him off.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Pinto pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pinto is looking to chop away at Clark's legs.
Pinto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pinto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinto throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Clark looks to clinch
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
Pinto throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Quim Pinto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clark avoids a wild elbow strike from Pinto.#T2#
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pinto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pinto tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the cage.
Clark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinto avoids it.
Clark lands a nice elbow.
Pinto is trying to force a seperation but Clark has the dominant position.
Pinto wants to get back to striking at distance but Clark won't allow it.
Pinto has had enough of the clinch but Clark keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Clark jumps guard and drags Pinto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark pulls Pinto in close to his closed guard and prevents Pinto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Clark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark has his hands on Pinto's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinto throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Quim Pinto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kareem Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Quim Pinto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Clark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.#ES#
Pinto pushes Lewis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pinto's guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Pinto is keeping the position.
Pinto wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Pinto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinto counters with a leg kick.
Lewis fails with the takedown
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
Quim Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Lewis.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Pinto counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pinto defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Pinto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Lewis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pinto on his heels. He'll look to pass Pinto's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis looks winded!#ES#
Pinto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pinto pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinto.
Pinto lands with an overhand left.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Matty Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Pinto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinto. #T2#
Pinto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lewis trying to move into half guard but instead Pinto has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis pulls Pinto in to control the position.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Lewis is looking for a triangle here but Pinto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lewis is trying to control Pinto's posture but Pinto avoids it.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Lewis is being controlled here. #SU#
Pinto stands up and beckons Lewis to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Lewis scores with a takedown into Pinto's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis trying to control but Pinto is working from the bottom.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Pinto is keeping the position.
Pinto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Pinto is keeping the position.
Pinto wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quim Pinto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pinto counters with a solid body kick.
Quim Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Lewis.
Pinto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pinto. #TD2#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Pinto's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis stops Pinto from standing up.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Lewis prevents Pinto from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Pinto counters with a left and a right that stings Lewis.
Lewis looks for a takedown but Pinto sprawls well.
Pinto scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Pinto as Lewis shoots in.
Pinto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinto as he connects with a hook.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Lewis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Pinto pushes Lewis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Pinto circles away easily
and Pinto counters with a straight right hand.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Lewis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pinto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinto connects with a solid leg kick.
Lewis misses with a takedown
enabling Pinto to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinto counters with a big head kick but Lewis shrugs it off.
Pinto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lewis eats them both and turns towards Pinto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pinto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Pinto's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis trying to control but Pinto is working from the bottom.
Pinto wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Quim Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Pinto is keeping the position.#ES#
Pinto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Lewis looking to score a takedown here. Pinto is defending well but Lewis drives through and ends up in Pinto's guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Pinto is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quim Pinto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pinto defends it nicely.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Pinto tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pinto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quim Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pinto keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. #T1#
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Pinto has his feet on Lewis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lewis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pinto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quim Pinto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Lewis.
Pinto lands with an uppercut that bounces Lewis off the cage and back into range.
Lewis shoots and misses
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Pinto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Pinto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lewis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinto.
Lewis with a poor takedown
and Pinto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lewis really felt that one!#T2#
Pinto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pinto jabs Lewis to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Pinto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lewis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinto wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lewis looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lewis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pinto keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Pinto wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Pinto pushes Lewis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lewis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lewis taking a breather here. #T4#
Lewis trying to control the position but Pinto is working away.
Lewis tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Lewis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pinto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lewis but great work by Pinto.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Lewis is looking to regain half guard here but Pinto keeps moving and retains side control.
Lewis keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quim Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quim Pinto!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 900 Round 2
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Shots closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pinto's guard.
Shots pushing down on Pinto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pinto wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Pinto is defending against the submission attempts here by Shots.
Pinto looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Shots is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinto has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shots is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shots controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Shots is looking for a kimura but Pinto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shots to get the leverage.
Pinto wants to get back to his feet.
Shots not doing much here.
Pinto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shots passes to full mount! #T2#
Pinto really wants to buck Shots off and get back to his feet.
Shots pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Shots has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Pinto is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vodka Shots!
Vodka Shots took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 900 Round 1
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
Pinto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mancer goes for a takedown attempt but Pinto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mancer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pinto - the referee stops the clock and Mancer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pinto. Mancer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pinto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mancer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinto can pounce on him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Pinto cracks Mancer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pinto scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Pinto finds it's target.
Mancer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pinto.#TD#
Pinto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mancer's guard.
Mancer keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Pinto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Mancer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pinto wants to stand but Mancer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mancer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mancer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mancer, not yet. #T3#
Mancer has control of Pinto's left arm, preventing Pinto from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mancer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinto catches Mancer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mancer wants to counter the offense by Pinto and move into the clinch position.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinto as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinto throws out a powerful jab.
Pinto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quim Pinto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pinto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mancer's head.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinto lunges at Mancer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mancer's hand.
Pinto throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Pinto lands.#T1##CL#
Pinto clinches up with Mancer and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Mancer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pinto is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mancer to the mat. Mancer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mancer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mancer keeping moving, preventing Pinto from controlling successfully.
Mancer is pulling down on Pinto's head to control his posture.
Mancer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinto's guard. #REVB#
Pinto wants to stand up but Mancer is controlling him.
Mancer scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Pinto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mancer can do to turn this around?
Mancer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mancer works over Pinto with some ground and pound from guard.
Mancer won't allow Pinto to get back to his feet.
Mancer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pinto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mancer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Pinto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mancer feints the counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Pinto. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Pinto.
Pinto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mancer. That did some damage!
Pinto misses with a straight left.
Mancer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pinto lands a body shot.
#T4#
Pinto throws a hook but Mancer blocks it.
Pinto connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pinto.
Pinto cracks Mancer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quim Pinto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pinto shoots in and gets a takedown into Mancer's guard.
Mancer pulls Pinto in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mancer is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mancer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto wants to stand but Mancer is controlling the position.
Mancer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Mancer is continuing to stall.
Mancer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mancer content to stall in guard here.
Mancer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mancer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mancer working some strikes from top position.
Mancer cracks Pinto with a solid left hand.
Mancer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pinto is looking to stand up but Mancer isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mancer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mancer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinto.
Quim Pinto is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Pinto lands a head kick!
Quim Pinto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pinto cracks Mancer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mike Mancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mancer moves forwards but Pinto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pinto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mancer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Pinto clinches. #TD2#
Mancer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mancer lands a couple of elbows.
Mancer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mancer distracts Pinto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mancer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mancer with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pinto has momentary wrist control but Mancer slips an elbow through the middle.
Mancer scoring with some ground and pound.
Quim Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mancer chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quim Pinto.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Quim Pinto!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Quim Pinto!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Quim Pinto!
Quim Pinto wins by unanimous decision!
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